Title: 13th Annual Pikemasters Public Tournament
Location: Fort Peck Rock Creek Marina
Description:
Fort Peck Rock Creek Marina
June 22 – 23
Sponsored by Rock Creek Marina, Hi-Line Sports, Pikemasters
Maximum 75 Boats
Entry Fee = $100 per boat
Ut to $7500 purse
Burgers and Brats Friday evening
Fish Fry Saturday Evening.
Start Date: 2013-06-22
End Date: 2013-06-23
Title: 2013 Camp Mak-A-Dream Walleye Benefit
Location: Silos, Canyon Ferry Reservoir
Description: 2013 Camp Mak-A-Dream Walleye Benefit Entry Form
Tourney hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013
Barbecue from 5 to 7 p.m., rules meeting at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2, 2013
at the Silos, Canyon Ferry Reservoir
Sponsored by Walleyes Forever and Montana PikeMasters
(Membership not required to fish this event)
Application and Rules
Start Time: 07:00
Date: 2013-08-03
End Time: 15:00
RED LODGE — Montana and federal wildlife officials killed a mountain lion south of Red Lodge Thursday after it tried to attack a woman walking her dog.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game warden Matt Heaton of Red Lodge said a woman was walking her small dog near her home along the West Fork of Rock Creek earlier in the week when the seven-foot-long lion tried to attack her. The woman’s husband chased the mountain lion away, but it continued to hang around the home.
An federal agent from USDA Wildlife Services trapped and euthanized the lion early Thursday.
The adult female lion was thin and in poor shape, Heaton said. It had a foot-long gash on one front leg. It appeared that the lion had not eaten for some time and probably was unable to hunt because of its injuries, he said. While lions will eat a variety of prey, they prefer deer.
Mountain lions normally try to avoid people. However, they can become aggressive if they are hungry and unable to hunt. While lions will eat a variety of prey, they prefer deer.
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Title: Outdoor Adventure Day
Location: Cabelas
Description: Outdoor Adventure Day
Saturday, June 8th
10am-3pm
Free Activities For The Entire Family!
Cabela’s Outdoor Youth Archery Range
Bring the entire family out for Outdoor Adventure Day. Stop by the Cabela’s Outdoor Archery Range to learn all about archery. We will help you get comfortable with the equipment for this fast growing sport.
Cabela’s BB Gun Range
Bring the entire family out for Outdoor Adventure Day. Stop by the Cabela’s Inflatable BB Gun Range, where we will be teaching youths how to properly and safely shoot a BB Gun. A fun activity for everyone!
Backcountry Elk Camp
Join a professional outfitter and discover what it takes to set up elk camp in the backcountry. From wall tents and cots to pack horses it will all be there. Also, there will be some good fixin’s on the stove for sampling too!
Cabela’s Youth Casting
Team up with our partners from the Polestar Outdoors for simple instruction and discover why so many are enjoying this amazing sport. All equipment provided.
Fly Tying With Magic City Fly Fishers
Join Magic City Fly Fishers as they demonstrate how to tie a fly. Learn why this activity is so popular and fun for the whole family.
Simulated Shot Placement
This hands-on activity will show you proper shot placement on big game animals utilizing a laser. Different angles and body position will be discussed along with other factors such as wind and distance.
Elk and Deer Mounting Demonstration with Timber Ridge Taxidermy School
Watch as award winning taxidermists show step by step how to shoulder mount a mule deer and an elk. If you like taxidermy you won’t want to miss this!
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2013-06-08
End Time: 15:00
BIG TIMBER — Montana Fish,Wildlife and Parks game wardens are looking for information about someone who illegally killed at least seven deer along the Lower Deer Creek Road southeast of Big Timber.
The department’s tip line, 1-800-TIP-MONT, is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the conviction of those responsible.
Game warden Derek Fagone said someone shot three mule deer bucks and four does the evening of Friday, May 17, and left them to waste. The females were pregnant.
Under Montana law, it is illegal to kill deer out of season or to leave the meat from the poached deer to waste.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Fagone at (406) 860-7809 or 1-800-TIP-MONT (1-800-847-6668).
The 1-800-TIP-MONT program is a toll-free number where people can report violations of fish, wildlife or park regulations. Callers may remain anonymous. It is similar to the well-known Crimestoppers program and offers rewards for information resulting in conviction of persons who abuse Montana’s natural, historic or cultural resources.
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Title: 2013 LEONARD LAWYER MEMORIAL Kids Fishing Day
Location: Laurel Pond
Description: Montana Pike Masters invites you to join our annual kids fishing day.
June 1, 2013 9AM – 3PM
Laurel Pond
Lunch Provided for everyone (donations appreciated)
Fishing equipment available
Fishing licenses are exempt for today
Contact Becky Heil 672-8995
Start Time: 09:00
Date: 2013-06-01
End Time: 15:00
BILLINGS — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens are looking for information about an incident about a month ago when as many as 30 antelope were killed illegally southeast of Billings. The state’s TIP-MONT program is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to a conviction in the case.
Game warden Nick Taylor said FWP received information that two males trespassed on 
private land west of Montana Highway 418 and south of Blue Creek. The two killed as many as 30 antelope in one field, then left them to waste. At least one perpetrator later drove into the field and removed some of the carcasses. Game wardens have retrieved several of the antelope carcasses.
Montana law makes it illegal to kill antelope without a license or out of season. It also is illegal to leave game animals to waste.
Taylor asked that anyone with information about the incident call him at 406-247-2976 or 406-697-3443. People also may call FWP’s 24-hour wildlife tip line at 1-800-TIP-MONT (800-847-6668). The TIP-MONT program is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to a conviction in the case.
The 1-800-TIP-MONT program is a toll-free number where people can report violations of fish, wildlife or park regulations. Callers may remain anonymous. It is similar to the well-known Crimestoppers program and offers rewards for information resulting in conviction of persons who abuse Montana’s natural, historic or cultural resources.
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BILLINGS — A young black bear seen near Blue Creek School south of Billings early Thursday apparently was attracted to the area by food. While the two-year-old bear apparently moved through the area to graze on lush spring grass and dandelions, it stayed after finding some household garbage.
The bear moved away from the school after the garbage was cleaned up.
Bears throughout the region are very active at this time of year and can show up at homes that inadvertently provide them with food.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is advising homeowners to bear-proof their homes by removing anything that looks or smells like food. That includes leaving garbage and garbage cans inside until collection day, cleaning and storing barbecue grills, emptying birdfeeders, storing pet food and livestock feed supplements inside and regularly cleaning up under fruit trees.
Bears that find food around homes often return and become a nuisance or get into trouble with people. If they find no food, they will move along.
Black bears are ubiquitous in the region’s river corridors and wooded hills. Grizzly bears can be found throughout the Beartooth mountains and foothills. By cleaning and bear-proofing their property, homeowners can protect themselves and their property and help ensure that bears choose a natural diet that keeps them out of trouble.
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